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Oh yeah, I haven't critiqued as much as Reiner or Zion613 or JDHigginson (sorry if I spelled any of your usernames wrong.), but their number of contributions, along with Reiner's post, as everyone else might agree, inspired me to critique more often. So to everyone whose contributions are over 100, thank you. Without you we wouldn't have as more comments than we actually deserve.
2 thumbs up for them.
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I agree with this post emphatically. It only takes a moment to comment on a piece - at least say "I liked this" or "This could use some polishing." Writers post because they want to improve their writing - if people read without commenting, the entire purpose of this site is frustrated.
That said, I used to try to comment on every single work posted - I apologize that I can't do that anymore. I'm working a lot more intensely on my novel now, so until it's done, I have to scale back a little bit.
I thank everyone who works to make this site the encouraging and educational forum it is! ;)
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I see you agree with my point. Well, I knew I needed to critique more often (I've could've critique more during high school, but, well, laziness.) If people join in yet don't give anything to the Writers' Circle it'll give this site a bad reputation to other people who want to join this site. Plus, as you said, Zion613, doing this same thing also burdens the site's purpose. If I give at least one critique, one comment to someone else's piece then I made someone feel good, I supported that person, I encouraged him or her or taught thim something to improve, which its also a good thing; otherwise I'll feel like a jerk. It's better to give a bad critique than no critique, a harsh-sounding critique that'll in the end sound supportive to the writer than just sit and give a kudo or read the piece then leave. That's why I don't give kudos anymore--well try to at least: it doesn't help build me up in any way so I suspect it doesn't build you up. Besides, it can sound deadlier than a critique since the reader didn't give any reasons why. He just says, "This is good," or "This sucks," and it's from there we lose or self-esteem and think we're not good enough. Okay, that's how I feel when I receive a kudo.
The point I'm trying to make is this: don't join the site if you'll do nothing to help it. Think it's be free to receive every comment on your articles until you realize you have to do the hard work. Actually, I like hard work, and I know those who keep coming to the site do. That's all.
Thanks
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It's a bit of a cliche but you can only get out what you put in - so it is in everyones interest to be more active in giving comments. Certainly from my perspective when I receive a comment or some guidance from someone I will make the effort to find out what their style of writing is like and give them the benefit of my thoughts on their work. A bit of positive payback!
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True, the site's only as useful as much as we put in., though I'm still worried about all those people who did nothing. Maybe it wasn't right for them, I don't know. But we, the ones who come to this site regularly, have to keep the site alive, unless for some reason you're in an accident or issues with family or job.
DeUndrae
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It is sad that so many people do not critique. I try to critique as many works as I can, but it is disheartening when you look at how many works aren't commented on at all. It also seems like a peice only gets a glance at before it's squished under the weight of other peices- if everyone critiqued twice as much as they posted, it wouldn't be nearly as much of an issue, and every peice would get some attention. It also seems like people join for a month and then forget about the site, becoming another name on the list of contributors. You're exactly right; it is a shame...
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Very interesting post. It's nice to see some committment and , as you say, if you join then at least participate. I remember reading one of your articles and suggesting you read one of mine. I'd be interested in your comments as a SOuth African. This is it http://www.writerscircle.biz/Contrib/Threads/1258.aspx. If the link doesn't work go to my page and click on SALIVATE - FE
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I think this site is great for both posting your own work for comment and being able to see the work of other unpublished authors. I have given the site address to others I know who might be interested in having a read - even non writers - as I feel genuine feedback is difficult to get from friends and family.
Why would you post work if you did not want to get a comment back, and who is going to comment if we do not?
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I strongly agree!
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